NAME (S):
MARLON
SURNAME:
DZEPASI
REG NUMBER:
C19140258E
PROGRAMME:
BARCHELOR OF ENGINEERING HONOURS
DEGREE IN PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
COURSE:
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS CUPE217
LEVEL:
3.1
ASSIGNMENT
1
a) Give any 4 examples which may stimulate plant layout problems [4]
1.
2.
3.
4.
Policies of management
Plant location
Nature of the product
Volume of production
b) Briefly explain the four advantages of a hybrid layout
[8]
1. Increased productivity
In a hybrid workplace, the availability of flexible workers allows them to utilize their
time better. They can choose to avoid commuting at busy times. They can fully also
focus on tasks without the noises and interruptions of the traditional office
environment.
2. Employee happiness
A hybrid workplace mitigates many of the downsides of pure remote working,
creating a professional space outside the home for employees to collaborate and
socialize with colleagues
3. Lowered costs
In a hybrid office, there’s no need for row after row of assigned desks, therefore once
a company knows how many employees will be in the office at any given time,
employers can plan around new occupancy levels to cut down on the cost of rent,
office supplies, and other business expenses
4. Safety during the pandemic
A hybrid workplace helps keep employees safe during the pandemic, reducing the
number of people in the office at any given time, creating ample personal space, and
making it easier to stay distanced.
c) State the five main steps used in systematic layout planning and the possible tools
that can be used to achieve these steps
[10]
STEP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
TOOL
Chart the Relationships
Establish Space Requirements.
Diagram Activity Relationships
Draw Space Relationships
Evaluate Alternative Arrangements
Detail the Selected Layout Plan
d) Explain the difference between a product layout and a process layout
[3]
Product Layout refers to arranging machines in the sequence of production
while Process Layout refers to setting up of different processes in isolation of each
other. Product Layout ensures efficient utilization of even a very small space while
Process Layout requires large space or many different places.